How do I get a Social Security Statement letter?

If you would like to receive your Social Security Statement by mail, please print and complete a “Request For Social Security Statement” (Form SSA-7004) and mail it to the address provided on the form. You should receive your paper Social Security Statement in the mail in four to six weeks.

Does Social Security provide statements?

Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. For workers age 60 and older who do not have a my Social Security account, we currently mail Social Security Statements three months prior to your birthday. …

Does Social Security still send out yearly statements?

By law, SSA will send the annual statements to workers who are ages 25 and older and not receiving Social Security benefits. SSA will stagger the mailing of the statements throughout the year, with approximately 500,000 statements delivered each day.

How do I get a copy of my SSI statement?

Getting a Copy of Your Statement

Statements can be obtained in one of the following three ways: By calling the main SSA phone line at 1-800-772-1213. By contacting your local SSA office. By creating an online account with the SSA’s website.

What happened to the Social Security statements?

By 2017, the agency again decided to halt the large-scale mailings. So now, paper statements are sent only to people 60 and over who are not getting benefits and don’t have an account on the Social Security website.

What is a SSA statement?

Your Social Security Statement shows how much you have paid in Social Security and Medicare taxes. It explains about how much you would get in Social Security benefits when you reach full retirement age. If you become disabled and unable to work, you may be eligible for disability benefits.

How do I get my social security work history report?

To obtain FREE yearly totals of earnings, visit our website at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Section 205 of the Social Security Act, as amended, allows us to collect this information.

How do I get my Social Security earnings statement online?

You can view your personal Social Security Statement online by creating a my Social Security account with us. Your online Social Security Statement displays uncertified yearly earnings free of charge and does not show any employer information. To sign in or create an account, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Why did Social Security stop sending statements?

The Social Security Administration has recently decided to stop mailing annual Social Security statements to workers to save money. … SSA plans to eventually resume mailing statements to people age 60 and over. The agency is working on an online option for younger workers to download their statements.

How long keep Social Security statements?

NOTE: A payee must save records for at least two years plus the current year and make them available to SSA upon request.